1. Welcome
You are in Mr. Conkey’s Biology class :)
Please find your seat

2. Favorites game!
First, put your name and class period on the top of the page.
Next, fill out your favorites in the longer lines provided.
Once everyone is finished filling out their favorites, you must all walk around the room, introduce yourselves to others, and find out if they have the same favorites as you.
Rules:
One person per favorite
You have to know their name (first name and last initial printed on small line)
You may only sit when time is called

3. Test! Please do not begin the test until you are instructed to do so.
Please complete the test without talking.
If you have done this test before, please work quietly and do what you are supposed to do.

4. Nature of Science Notebook Set Up
Fold your packet in half
Write your name and period on the front

5. Nature of Science Notebook Set Up
Pages… Number these!!!
Bottom of each page, starting with your ToC

6. Lesson #1: Observations
Nature of Science
Lesson #1: Observations
Objective: Explain at least three different components that can be included in a scientific observation
Please grab a pen/pencil from your bag and place your bag in the Drop Zone

7. Drawing #1:
Follow the instructions on Page 2. Look up when you have finished.

8. Drawing #2:
Follow the instructions on Page 3. Look up when you have finished.

9. Tips for making observations:
Which was easier to draw correctly? Give four reasons why.

10. Drawing #3:
Pick an image from the next slide. Write a description of the image that would help someone else pick out your image.

12. Exit Ticket
Answer the objective completely in a paragraph.

13. Lesson #2: Variables Nature of Science
Objective: Describe the two types of variables in a scientific experiment and explain their relationship to each other
Please pick up your NOS booklet, place your bags in the drop zone, and have a seat

14. Notes:
Experiments are done to show cause-and-effect relationships.

15. Experiments are done to show cause-and-effect relationships.
Two components:
Experimental Set-up: includes one variable to show effect

16. Experimental Set-up: includes one variable to show effect
Control Set-up: Normal conditions for comparison

17. b. Variables are changes in an experiment
i. Independent Variables are changed or manipulated by the experimenter. Only one.

18. ii. Dependent Variables measure the effects of the independent variable. Can be several.

19. iii. Constants remain the same

20. Demos: Fill in your data table as we move through the demos
Heat vs no heat, flask and balloon
Light bulb in different solutions
Yeast w/ sugar vs salt, flask balloon
Colored one… What is it called!?!?
Baking soda vs flour with vinegar
Flaming dollar bill????????
Bouncy ball (use dead balls!?!? lol)

23. Practice
Work on pages 7 through 14 to the best of your ability.

24. Exit Ticket
Answer the objective completely in a paragraph formation.

25. Lesson #3: Bar Graphs Nature of Science
Objective: Explain what type of data is used for bar graphs and briefly explain how to create one.
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26. Notes:
Bar graphs show discrete data

27. Bar graphs show discrete data
Discrete data is categorical

28. Bar graphs show discrete data
Discrete data is categorical
Number of apples
Favorite movie genre

29. B. Layout of Bar Graphs:

30. B. Layout of Bar Graphs:
Independent Variable on bottom

31. B. Layout of Bar Graphs:
Independent Variable on bottom
Dependent Variable on side

32. B. Layout of Bar Graphs:
Independent Variable on bottom
Dependent Variable on side
Bars do not touch unless they are related

33. C. Purpose of Bar Graphs

34. C. Purpose of Bar Graphs:
Comparing between categories

35. Penny Flip Activity
Complete the Penny Flip Activity per your packet.

36. Lesson #4: Line Graphs Nature of Science
Objective: Explain what type of data is used for line graphs and briefly explain how to create one.
Please pick up your NOS booklet, place your bag in the drop zone, and have a seat

37. Notes:
Line graphs show continuous data

38. Line graphs show continuous data
Continuous data has an infinite number of values within a range

39. Line graphs show continuous data
Continuous data has an infinite number of values within a range
Height of students
Change over time

40. B. Layout of Line Graphs:

41. B. Layout of Line Graphs:
Independent Variable on bottom

42. B. Layout of Bar Graphs:
Independent Variable on bottom
Dependent Variable on side

43. B. Layout of Bar Graphs:
Independent Variable on bottom
Dependent Variable on side
Create data points, then connect

44. C. Purpose of Line Graphs

45. C. Purpose of Line Graphs:
Show relationships

46. C. Purpose of Line Graphs:
Show relationships
Predictions

47. C. Purpose of Bar Graphs:
Show relationships
Predictions
Infer data between data points

48. Bounce! Activity
Complete the Bounce Activity per your packet on page 20.

49. Practice Interpreting Data:
Complete the Interpreting Data practice pages on 23 through 26.

50. Lesson #5: Safety Nature of Science
Objective: Specify why lab safety is important and describe your top three lab safety rules.
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51. The Safety Contract: Complete page 27 of your NOS book.
You have ~15 minutes
You may shorten rules if you can make them clear.

52. The Safety Contract: Safety Video:
While watching the video, write at least 10 rules that need to be followed in order to be safe in the laboratory.

53. The Safety Contract: Read pages 29 and 30.
Underline each rule SpongeBob and Patrick break.
In the lines provided, write at least three rules that were broken, and describe what they should have done differently.

54. The Safety Contract: Check out the image on page 31.
Circle five errors.
Write which rules are being broken.

55. The Safety Contract: Safety Meme:
Create a meme using any of the rules in the safety contract.
Must be completed on the final sheet
Must be 100% colored

56. Objective: Outline how to write a repeatable scientific procedure.
Nature of Science
Lesson #6: Procedures
Objective: Outline how to write a repeatable scientific procedure.
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57. Notes:
Steps on how to write a procedure:

58. Steps on how to write a procedure:
Create a materials list

59. Steps on how to write a procedure:
Create a materials list
Write down every material needed

60. Steps on how to write a procedure:
Create a materials list
Write down every material needed
Include quantities and sizes

61. Write a procedure

62. Write a procedure
Step-by-step, numbered

63. Write a procedure
Step-by-step, numbered
Easy to follow

64. Peer Review

65. Peer review
Ask a peer if they can follow your procedure without any help.

66. Peer review
Ask a peer if they can follow your procedure without any help.
Re-write any steps as needed.

67. Procedure:
Write a procedure on...

68. Procedure:
Write a procedure on how to make a structure with the materials given on page 35 in your NOS Book.
Exchange procedures with a table near you.
On the new procedure, give at least three tips to help improve their procedure.

69. Exit Ticket
Answer the objective completely in a paragraph.

70. Lesson #7: The Scientific Method
Nature of Science
Lesson #7: The Scientific Method
Objective: Explain the steps of the Scientific Method and its use.
Please pick up your NOS booklet, place your bag in the Drop Zone, and have a seat

71. The Scientific Method-Digital Breakout
While watching the video write notes about the following:
What is the scientific method
Steps

72. The Scientific Method-Digital Breakout
Using the supplied materials, escape the room!
Complete the Reflection and Debriefing on page 38

73. Lesson #8: Claims, Evidence, and Reasoning
Nature of Science
Lesson #8: Claims, Evidence, and Reasoning
Objective: Be able to make claims and use evidence to support scientific thinking
Please pick up your NOS booklet, place your bag in the Drop Zone, and have a seat

74. Cheetahs and Ecosystems
Follow the directions supplied to you. Complete all questions on pages 40 through 45.

75. Nature of Science QUIZ DAY!
Please pick up your NOS booklet and have a seat